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October 28, 2009

Today to Nov. 25

Prepared childbirth class: 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 28 to Nov. 25. Five-week program at Silver Cross Hospital, 1200 Maple Road, Joliet. Participants will receive instruction on breathing, relaxation, and floor-exercise techniques. Labor, delivery, recovery, post-partum and other birthing options are also discussed. Cost is $50 per couple. To register, call 888-660-4325 or visit www.silvercross.org.

Thursday

Karate: 6-7 p.m Tuesdays, Nov. 3-Dec. 15, Program Center, 397 State St., Manhattan. Sponsored by Manhattan Park District. For ages 4-adult. Deadline to register is Oct. 29. Beginners pay $25, advanced $30. Call 815-478-3324.

Nov. 5 Deadline

T'ai chi qigong: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 9-Dec. 14, Program Center, 397 State St., Manhattan. Sponsored by Manhattan Park District. For ages 16 and older. Focusing on form and breath, this class is designed to improve flexibility, coordination, balance and improve endurance and energy while relieving stress. Fee is $45. Deadline to register is Nov. 5. Call 815-478-3324.

ONGOING

Diabetes counseling: Diabetes education and instruction related to pregnancy is provided by a certified diabetes educator and a registered dietitian. For more information, call Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center at 815-725-7133, ext. 3224. Diabetes counseling is available throughout pregnancy. Counseling is scheduled on a one-to-one basis.

Volunteers wanted: The Heartland Hospice team is looking for adults with an interest in serving terminally ill patients and their families. Training is provided at convenient times. Call Mardie at 815-469-7100 for further information or questions about Heartland.

Baseline cardiac risk assessment: LaVerne and Dorothy Brown Cardiovascular Institute at Silver Cross Hospital, 1300 Copperfield Ave., Joliet. This screening includes a history and lifestyle evaluation, measurements of total cholesterol, including HDL and LDL levels, blood glucose level, triglyceride level, blood pressure and body fat, 12-lead EKG and a phone consultation with a registered cardiac nurse to review results and answer questions. Cost $40. Twelve-hour fast is required. Register online at www.silvercross.org or call 888-660-4325.

Advanced cardiac risk assessment: LaVerne and Dorothy Brown Cardiovascular Institute at Silver Cross Hospital, 1300 Copperfield Ave., Joliet. Includes a history and lifestyle evaluation, measurements of total cholesterol, including HDL and LDL levels, blood glucose level, triglyceride level, blood pressure and body fat, cardiac treadmill stress test and a 30-minute consultation with a registered cardiac nurse to review results and answer questions. Cost is $175. Twelve-hour fast is required. Register online at www.silvercross.org or call 888-660-4325.

Community aerobics: 8:45-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, SOS Children's Village in Lockport, 17545 Village Lane, Lockport. Sponsored by Silver Cross Hospital. Participants will learn toning, muscle strengthening and flexibility exercises. Cost is $45. Visit www.silvercross.org or call 888-660-4325 to register.

Blood pressure screenings: 10-11 a.m. Mondays in the LaVerne and Dorothy Brown Cardiovascular Institute in the Specialty Care Pavilion on Silver Cross Hospital's campus, 1300 Copperfield Ave., Joliet. No appointment is required. Call 888-660-4325.

Strength, tone, stretch: 8:45-9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays at SOS Children's Village in Lockport. Class focuses on the development of muscular strength and endurance through calisthenic exercises. Light handheld weights are an integral part of the program and exercises are designed to ensure total body benefit, proper form and safety. A 15-minute lecture on health and fitness-related topics is presented each week. Beginner's fee is $35 and alumni fee is $25. Program costs are prorated. Call 888-660-4325 to register.

Healthy Hikers: A mall-walkers program is conducted by the Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Department at Westfield Louis Joliet mall. Call 815-725-7133, ext. 3147.

Hearing screenings: Sertoma Speech and Hearing Center, 10409 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills, offers free hearing screenings for adults by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call 708-599-9500.

Start Fresh weight management program: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays in Silver Cross Hospital's Speciality Care Pavilion, 1300 Copperfield Ave., Joliet. Participants can begin anytime. This seven-week program includes weight-management discussion, personal-action techniques, individual diet instruction and exercise. A physician referral is required. Cost is $150. Call 888-660-4325 or visit www.silvercross.org to register.

Moms in Motion: Prenatal and postnatal aquatic exercise, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Gold's Gym, 2701 Black Road, Joliet. For women in their first, second and third trimesters. Cost is $40 for four weeks. Call 815-741-7114.

Get Fit Camp: 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays at Bridge Community Church, Frankfort, 7837 W. Lincoln Highway. Participants can start at anytime. This 12-week program teaches a proven, low-glycemic philosophy to eating and includes education, weight-management discussions, stress-management techniques and exercises with a personal trainer. Call 708-935-2638.

Obesity and weight-loss surgery: 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Specialty Care Pavilion on the Silver Cross Hospital campus, 1300 Copperfield Ave., Joliet. Participants will learn about the advantages and risks of traditional and laparoscopic bariatric weight-loss surgery (including Lap-Bands). Find out who is a candidate for the procedure and hear from area patients about their experiences. Call 888-660-4325 or visit www.midwestcomprehensivebariatrics.com.

Laughter yoga: 6-6:45 p.m. Wednesdays at Schoolhouse Manor Park in New Lenox. Laugh your way to better health. It's not your typical yoga session. No sense of humor required, but bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. For further information, call Heidi at 708-814-7671 or visit www.MassageByHeidi.com/LaughterYoga.

Weight management: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Bridge Community Church, Frankfort, 7837 W. Lincoln Highway. Participants can start at anytime. This 12-week program teaches a proven, low-glycemic philosophy to eating and includes education, weight-management discussions, stress-management techniques and exercises with a personal trainer. Call 708-935-2638.

Items for the Health/Fitness Calendars must be submitted in writing 10 days prior to the Wednesday on which it should run. Send them to: Health/Fitness Roundup, The Lincoln-Way Sun, 13543 S. Route 30, Plainfield, IL 60544-1100, e-mail to lwaysun@scn1.com or fax to 815-439-7527. For more information, call Mallory Medved at 815-439-5355 or Jean Edwards at 815-439-5312.